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Macaroon vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between macaroon and carrots

  • Macaroon has more copper, selenium, fiber, and iron; however, carrots are higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C, and potassium.
  • Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 334% more than macaroon.
  • Macaroon has 543 times more saturated fat than carrots. While macaroon has 20.099g of saturated fat, carrots have only 0.037g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, coconut macaroon and Carrots, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more IronIron +173.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +497.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +204.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +560%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Carrot
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +346.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.058mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Carrot
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +224.7%
Contains more FatsFats +9295.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +539%
Contains more OtherOther +78.1%
Contains more WaterWater +667.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +592.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Macaroon Carrot
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macaroon Carrot DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 835µg 93%
Saturated fat 20.099g 0.037g 91%
Fats 22.55g 0.24g 34%
Copper 0.269mg 0.045mg 25%
Calories 460kcal 41kcal 21%
Carbs 61.22g 9.58g 17%
Selenium 6.8µg 0.1µg 12%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 13.2µg 10%
Fiber 5.1g 2.8g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg 7%
Sodium 241mg 69mg 7%
Iron 0.82mg 0.3mg 7%
Manganese 0.143mg 6%
Potassium 123mg 320mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.273mg 5%
Phosphorus 68mg 35mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.117g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.983mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.61g 0.014g 4%
Folate 3µg 19µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.066mg 4%
Protein 3.02g 0.93g 4%
Magnesium 29mg 12mg 4%
Zinc 0.73mg 0.24mg 4%
Calcium 5mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.66mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.138mg 3%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Net carbs 56.12g 6.78g N/A
Sugar 45.16g 4.74g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.058mg 0%
Choline 9.1mg 8.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.061mg 0%
Valine 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macaroon Carrot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Macaroon
35%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Macaroon
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macaroon
Macaroon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.062g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/nutrients
  2. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.